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Grappenhall

About

Grappenhall sits on the north bank of the Manchester Ship Canal, a location that historically shaped its development as a riverside settlement. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of older properties and newer housing developments. Its layout centres around the historic village core near St Wilfrid's Church, which dates back to the 12th century.

The area includes stretches of the Bridgewater Canal, offering walking routes along the towpath. Local amenities are clustered around the main roads, serving the community with shops and schools. The presence of the large, tree-filled Grappenhall Heys Walled Garden provides a distinct green space within the residential surroundings.

Area overview

On average Grappenhall has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 26 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 3.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Grappenhall is £62,463 per year. There are 4 schools in Grappenhall: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Grappenhall is home to around 7,784 people, with a population density of about 2,728.0 per km2.

Crime rate

1/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

1/10

Income level

10/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Grappenhall Population

7,784

Population density

2,728 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

15.54(-58%)

Anti-social behaviour

3.08(-83%)

Other theft

2.7(-59%)

Public order

2.57(-75%)

Vehicle crime

1.54(-74%)

North West average

Demographics

British

7,369

94.68%

Other White

114

1.46%

Irish

0.72%

Indian

0.5%

Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups

0.41%

Total population: 7,783

Economics

Level 4+ (Degree)

2,587

40.25%

Level 3 (A level)

1,130

17.58%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

868

13.51%

No qualifications

774

12.04%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

526

8.18%

Total 16+ residents: 6,427

Housing

Owns outright

1,549

47.59%

Owns with a mortgage

1,305

40.09%

Private landlord or letting agency

178

5.47%

Other social rented

138

4.24%

Other forms of private rent

1.35%

Total households: 3,255

Property prices in Grappenhall

Based on 115 recent sales, the median property price is £347,200 in Grappenhall area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £1,387,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Grappenhall over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	19	£615,000	£344,800	£505,525	£697,500	£840,750
Flats	9	£89,950	£65,200	£85,000	£139,950	£186,200
Semi-Detached	78	£346,100	£219,250	£295,000	£400,000	£656,500
Terraced	9	£288,000	£217,700	£243,000	£340,000	£350,750

10 years median price trend in Grappenhall

All postcodes in Grappenhall

WA42PJ

Knutsford Road

WA42AE

Rockfield Mews

WA42HJ

Dunmow Road

WA42LY

Thelwall New Road Industrial Estate

WA42JB

Alderley Road

WA42NJ

Bradshaw Lane

WA43DW

Bourchier Way

WA42HF

Pelham Road

WA42HR

Thelwall New Road

WA42JW

Bradshaw Lane

WA42NG

Poynton Close

WA42WA

Stockport Road

WA43HQ

Stockton Lane

WA42JD

Mobberley Close

WA42PQ

Clarence Road

WA43EL

Church Lane

WA42LJ

Kildonan Road

WA42PN

Meredith Avenue

WA43JB

Chichester Close

WA42XU

Mottram Close

WA43LG

Lichfield Avenue

WA42HA

Pelham Road

WA42PT

St Annes Avenue East

WA42SD

Bellhouse Lane

WA42SF

Laurel Bank

WA42EB

Balmoral Road

WA43ER

Broad Lane

WA43EF

Winterbourne Gardens

WA42NT

Oulton Court

WA42YG

Hazelwood Mews

WA42HP

Buntingford Road

WA42PA

Shirley Drive

WA42QD

Chester Road

WA43ET

Broad Lane

WA42EN

Victoria Road

WA42HS

Stanton Road

WA42JN

Moore Avenue

WA42UB

Ollerton Close

WA42YL

Gilwell Close

WA42PE

Victoria Avenue

WA42PL

St Annes Avenue

WA42SB

Chester Road

WA42QX

Mairesfield Avenue

WA43JA

Dashwood Close

WA42JY

Harwood Gardens

WA42NU

Windsor Drive

WA42PD

Victoria Avenue

WA42EZ

Barley Road

WA42LP

Cawthorne Avenue

WA42SH

St Wilfrids Drive

WA43DU

Tresham Drive

WA43DZ

Abbotsford Gardens

WA42EJ

York Drive

WA42HZ

Prestbury Drive

WA42PG

Albert Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail